Large Rusty Bullet (species complex)
Tryella rubra (Goding and Froggatt, 1904)
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Male
Previously referred to as
Abricta rubra.
Species number (TNS):
534, 545.
Fore wing length:
24–30 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Throughout much of the
northern third of the Northern
Territory and adjacent areas in
the Kimberley region of north
Western Australia. Adults have
been observed from September
to February.
Notable localities:
Darwin, Mary River, Adelaide
River, Victoria River, Borroloola,
Broome.
Habitat:
Riverine woodland, monsoonal
woodland and parkland.
Species complex includes:
Large Rusty Bullet (TNS: 534):
Throughout the range given
above for the species complex
with the exception of Darwin
itself.
Darwin Rusty Bullet (TNS:
545): From Darwin east to
Howard Springs and south to
Berry Springs.
Calling song and behaviour:
A vigorous and loud (Large
Rusty Bullet) or soft and clean
(Darwin Rusty Bullet)
continuous hissing call. Adults
sit on the main trunks, branches
and stems of trees.
Similar species:
Small Rusty Bullet.
Habitat
Large Rusty Bullet
Darwin Rusty Bullet
Female
Male
Darwin Rusty Bullet
Currently known extent
dr-pop.net database record:
Large Rusty Bullet
